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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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