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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates 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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