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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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