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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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