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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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