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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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