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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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