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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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