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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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