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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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