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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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