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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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