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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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