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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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