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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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