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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively 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 stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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