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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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