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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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