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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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