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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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