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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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