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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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