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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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