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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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