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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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