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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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