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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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