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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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