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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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