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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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