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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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