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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources