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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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