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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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