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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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