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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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