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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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