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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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