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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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