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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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