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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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