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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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