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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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