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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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