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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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