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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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