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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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