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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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