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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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