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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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