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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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