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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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