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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major 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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