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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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