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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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