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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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