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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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