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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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