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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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