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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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