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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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