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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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