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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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