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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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