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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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