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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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