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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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