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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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