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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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