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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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