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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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