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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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