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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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