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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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