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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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