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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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