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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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