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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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