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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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