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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business 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 organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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