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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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