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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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