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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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