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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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