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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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