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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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