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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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