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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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