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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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