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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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