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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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