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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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