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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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