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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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