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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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