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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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