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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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