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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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