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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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