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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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