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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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