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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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