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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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