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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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