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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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