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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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