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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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