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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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