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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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