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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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