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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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