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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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