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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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