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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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