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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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