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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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