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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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