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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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