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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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