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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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