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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies 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 teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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