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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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