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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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