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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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