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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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