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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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