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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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