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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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