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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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