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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important 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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