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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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