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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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