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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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