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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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