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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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