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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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