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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education