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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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