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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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