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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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