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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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