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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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