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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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