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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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