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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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