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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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