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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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