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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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