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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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