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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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