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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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