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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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