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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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