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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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