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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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