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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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