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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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