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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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