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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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