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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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