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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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