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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan 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 poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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