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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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