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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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