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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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