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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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