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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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