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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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