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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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