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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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