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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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