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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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