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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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