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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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