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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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