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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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