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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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