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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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