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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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