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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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