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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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