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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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