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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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