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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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