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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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