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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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