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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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