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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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