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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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