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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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