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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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