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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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