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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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