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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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