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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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