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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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