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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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