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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the 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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