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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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