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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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