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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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