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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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