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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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