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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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