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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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