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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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