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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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