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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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