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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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