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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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