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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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