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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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