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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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