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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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