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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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