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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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