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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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