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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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