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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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