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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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