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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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