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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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