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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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