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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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