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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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