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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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