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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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