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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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