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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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