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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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