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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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