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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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