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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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