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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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