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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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