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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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