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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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