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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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