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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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