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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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