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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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