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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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