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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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