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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major 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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