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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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