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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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