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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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