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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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