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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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