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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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