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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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