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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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