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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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