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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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