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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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