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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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