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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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