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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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