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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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