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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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