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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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