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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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