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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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