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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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