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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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