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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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