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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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