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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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