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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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