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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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