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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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