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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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