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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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