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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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