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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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