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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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