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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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