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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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