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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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