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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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