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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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