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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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