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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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