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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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