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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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