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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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