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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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