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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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