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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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