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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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