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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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