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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling 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 investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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