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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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