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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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