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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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