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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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