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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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