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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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