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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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