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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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