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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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