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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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