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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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