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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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