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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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