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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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