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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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