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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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