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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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