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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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