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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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