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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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