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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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