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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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