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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes 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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