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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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