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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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