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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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