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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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