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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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