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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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