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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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