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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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