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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing 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 talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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