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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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