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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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