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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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