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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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