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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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