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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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