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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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