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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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