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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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