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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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