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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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