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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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