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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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