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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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