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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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