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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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