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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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