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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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