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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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