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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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