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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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