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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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