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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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