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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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