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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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