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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers 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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