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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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