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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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