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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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