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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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