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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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