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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing 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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