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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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