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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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