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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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