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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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