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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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