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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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