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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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