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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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