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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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