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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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