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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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