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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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