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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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