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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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