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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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