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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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