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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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