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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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