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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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