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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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