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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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