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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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