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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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