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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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