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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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