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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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