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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)