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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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