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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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