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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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