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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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