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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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