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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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