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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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