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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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