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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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