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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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