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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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