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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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