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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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