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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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