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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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