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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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