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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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