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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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