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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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