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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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