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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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