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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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