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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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