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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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