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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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