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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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