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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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