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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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