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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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