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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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