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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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