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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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