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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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