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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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