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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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