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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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