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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of 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 blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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