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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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