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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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