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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different 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 optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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