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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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