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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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