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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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