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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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