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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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