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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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