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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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