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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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