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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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