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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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