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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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