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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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