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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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