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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with 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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