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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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