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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses 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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