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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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