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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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