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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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