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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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