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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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