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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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