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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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