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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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