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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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