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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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