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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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