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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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