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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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