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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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