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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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