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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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