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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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