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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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