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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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