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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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