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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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