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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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