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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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