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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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