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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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