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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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