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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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