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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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