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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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