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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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