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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)