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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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