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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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