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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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