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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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