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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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