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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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