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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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