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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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