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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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