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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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