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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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