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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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