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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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