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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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