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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important 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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