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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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