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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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