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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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