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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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