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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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