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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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