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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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