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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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