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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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