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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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