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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different 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 participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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