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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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