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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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