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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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