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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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