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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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