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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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