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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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