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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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