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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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