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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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