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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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