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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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