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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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