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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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