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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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