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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies 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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